I was looking around on Pinterest the other day and I saw a photo from the Instagram feed of Seker Etamin, which is a really cute idea for using a bit of cross stitch.
It looks like the flamingos Read More ...
Tips for Stitching Perfect French Knots
French knots are often used in cross stitch to embellish projects, such as for eyes or to add texture to a project. But sometimes it can be a little difficult to make them just right or consistently when you’re making Read More ...
How to Read a Cross-Stitch Pattern
Small cross-stitch patterns that beginners typically start with are easy enough to understand: the picture looks like what you are stitching and you just make your project look the same.
But when projects get bigger and include more colors and Read More ...
Tips for Changing Colors in a Cross Stitch Project
It’s pretty common to use the same colors in a cross stitch project as those that are used in the chart, but sometimes you might want to change a color or two in a design.
It’s not always as Read More ...
How to Embellish a Store-Bought Bag with Cross Stitch
This is such a cute idea!
A line of faux leather bags from the Target Dollar Spot have been all the rage with cross stitchers this season, and it’s easy to see why. With a pattern of perforated holes, the Read More ...
Metal Cross-Stitch Projects Prove You Can Stitch on Anything
I love this collection of cross-stitched metallic objects from This is Colossal.
Gathered from the creations of Lithuanian artist Severija In?irauskait?-Kriaunevi?ien?, they prove that artists can make their craft out of just about anything. The idea is to have people Read More ...
Give Your Cross Stitch a Different Look by Mounting it on Canvas
I have to admit this is not a presentation for cross stitch that I had thought of before!
We’ve seen cross stitch projects, framed (in an actual frame or using the hoop), made into pillows or otherwise stuffed, made into Read More ...
Make Stitching Big Charts Easier by Gridding Your Fabric
This is a super brilliant thing to do if you are working on a large cross stitch project and getting a little lost or your stitches aren’t ending up quite where they are supposed to be.
When working from a Read More ...
How to Choose the Perfect Color Fabric for Your Cross Stitch Project
When I was a kid, pretty much the only colors of cross-stitch fabric you could buy where I lived were white and cream (or what’s called Ivory in the picture above). I don’t even remember black Aida fabric being around, Read More ...
Check out this Pattern Kit with 12 Patterns Featuring Classic Disney Characters
Are you a fan of classic Disney animation? Why not add some of those sweet characters to your cross-stitch projects?
Cross Stitch Creations: Classic Disney Cross Stitch lets you add Disney magic to everyday items! From a sweet Winnie-the-Pooh bib Read More ...